ASUS Q170T/CSM overview

The Q170T/CSM LGA 1151 Mini-ITX Motherboard from ASUS is designed to fit in cases that support the Mini-ITX form factor, such as DIY AIO PCs or ultra-slim systems. The full-featured 6.7 x 6.7" Q170T/CSM supports 6th Generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors, the LGA 1151 socket, and the Intel Q170 chipset. This motherboard supports Windows 10 (64-bit), 8.1 (64-bit), and 7 (32/64-bit).

The Mini-ITX form factor of the Q170T/CSM has 2 x SO-DIMM slots that can support up to 32GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR4 RAM, as well as memory modules that are compatible with Intel's Extreme Memory Profile (XMP). The supported memory speed is 2133 MHz. This motherboard has a total of 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, 2 x M.2 sockets, 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at the back panel, 2 at mid-board), and 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (all at mid-board). Using the Realtek ALC887-VD 8-Channel High Definition audio codec, this motherboard can support 8-channel HD audio.

The Q170T/CSM has integrated graphics support with one HDMI and one DisplayPort output, as well as support for eDP and LVDS, with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz being supported. The integrated graphics can use up to 1,024MB of shared memory and is able to support three simultaneous displays.

ASUS has designed the Q170T/CSM with LANGuard, overvoltage protection, DRAM overcurrent protection, DIGI+ VRM, a stainless steel back I/O, Fan Xpert, AI Suite 3, and more. This motherboard is protected by a limited 3-year warranty and includes an I/O shield, a thin Mini-ITX I/O shield, a SATA power cable, two SATA III 6 Gb/s cables, two M.2 screw packages, and a disc with drivers, ASUS Utilities, EZ Update, and anti-virus software.

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General Features

5X Protection II

LANGuard

ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors that help to ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges

Overvoltage Protection

A circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to help protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies

DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Onboard resettable fuses help prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond the I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both the system and connected devices

DIGI+ VRM

ASUS' DIGI+ VRM delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, helping to reduce energy waste and improve system stability

Stainless-Steel Back I/O

Corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's up to three times longer than ordinary panels

Performance

DDR4 Support

With DDR4, memory frequencies can be accelerated up to 2133 MHz

UEFI BIOS

The mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

EZ Flash 3
Update the BIOS via the Internet and from within the BIOS

S.M.A.R.T.
Check up your storage devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability and even determine if they're about to fail

Q-Fan Control
Users can configure the fan's operating speed manually or use the pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes

Transfer Speeds

M.2

With PCI Express 2.0 x4 bandwidth, M.2 supports data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gb/s. It's a good choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work quickly

Front-Panel USB 3.0

ASUS has put USB 3.0 right where users need it - four ports on the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 5 Gb/s with instant plug-and-play connectivity which helps to ease the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports

One-Stop Control

AI Suite 3

ASUS AI Suite 3 offers an improved user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities